I've had a Kitchenaid Stand Mixer for 10 years and have been spoiled! I bake breads weekly and always loved kneading the bread by hand, so I really didn't think I'd use this for bread baking...but once I did I was hooked (pun intended!). The Kitchenaid does a great job of kneading. I also love it for making cookies, whipping cream and egg whites. It's my favorite and most used kitchen appliance.
I bought it for bread, but it seems to struggle with dough. It gets bogged down and makes a loud "clacking" sound. Also, I would like information on adjusting the depth of the mixer, the mixing attachments don't seem to get near the bottom of the mixing bowl. Its like it is mixing the air above the ingredients.
This was a wedding gift and we had no idea we needed something like this until we started using it and it saved SO MUCH time when making foods and baking!! I wouldn't trade it for anything and it looks amazing in our kitchen!
I bought this mixer because I just started making cakes out of my home! After 3 hand mixers burning up on my thick buttercream I decided to spend the money and get a real mixer! It was worth every penny! I have made so many cakes and so much buttercream without any problems. And to top that I can make them in half the time! Sooo glad I pruchased this mixer! Thanks Kitchen Aid!